New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Support Work Strand
Social Services
A course by
Careerforce
Develop practical skills and knowledge to support and empower people in home and community settings with the New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 3) Support Work Strand.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
It will take a total of 1 year


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Recognise and respond to vulnerability and abuse
Identify signs of vulnerability and abuse and take appropriate action in a health or wellbeing setting.

Demonstrate ethical and professional behaviour
Exhibit ethical and professional conduct consistent with sector standards.

Provide person-centred support
Deliver support prioritising client independence and personalised needs.
What You're Signing Up For
This 12-month on-job learning certificate enables support workers to develop core competencies needed to empower people in various community and health settings. The programme focuses on ethical and professional behaviour, person-centred support, and responding to vulnerability, abuse, and changes in clients. Graduates gain a nationally-recognised qualification and skills valued across the health and wellbeing sector.
Course Content
- Recognising and responding to signs of vulnerability and abuse in a health or wellbeing setting
- Demonstrating ethical and professional behaviour in a health or wellbeing setting
- Providing person-centred support to maximise independence
- Recognising and responding to changes in people
- On-job learning and workplace-based competency assessment
What you need to know first
Must have the support of your employer to enrol

What sort of industry will this job lead to
Aged Care
Disability Support
Healthcare Services
Home & Community Support
Mental Health & Addiction Support

Future employment opportunities might be
Support Worker
Community Support Worker
Aged Care Worker
Health and Wellbeing Support Worker


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